Tuesday, October 29, 2013

New Sunday Lunch Menu at Waterford Castle

For this week's blog, we are looking forward to the launch of our
new sumptuous Sunday Lunch menu, which is served each Sunday in our award winning Munster Room Restaurant from 1pm-3pm. Sunday is a day
for rest, relaxation and indulgence, so where better to spend it than on the
picturesque Island Haven.

The Sunday Lunches will take place in the award winning Munster Dining
Room. The warm ambiance of this highly acclaimed restaurant is created through
its original oak panelled walls, ornate ceilings and elegant artwork. The
Munster Dining Room’s opulent yet intimate atmosphere, combined with its
exceptional food, and superior customer service will ensure that you and your
quest will enjoy an unforgettable dining experience.

Throughout the years, the Munster Dining Room’s
exemplary reputation has been reinforced through receiving a variety of awards
from highly acclaimed institutions. For instance, recently the restaurant was awarded
the ‘Best Hotel Restaurant in Munster 2013’ by the Restaurant Association of
Ireland.

After lunch, why not relax in the
comfortable surroundings of our Fitzgerald Room Bar or in front of the roaring
fire in the Grand Hall Entrance. Furthermore, why not discover the 16th century Castle’s
diverse and fascinating history through the range of beautiful antiquities and
ornate architecture. Alternatively, you could take a leisurely
stroll on one of the nature walks, which will allow you to take in the Island’s
natural scenic landscape, flora, fauna and wildlife. Sunday lunch would also be
a lovely way to conclude a round of Golf on our 18th hole championship
golf-course.

With the four course lunch
costing €32 per person, and a children’s menu available, why not treat
your family or friends to an indulgent Sunday treat. To book or for more
information, please call our reservations team on 051-878203,
email info@waterfordcastle.com or visit www.waterfordcastle.com.

Monday, October 21, 2013

For this week’s blog and in
anticipation of our latest Autumn and Winter offers, we are going to sample the
ultimate in comfortable yet elegant luxury by exploring our luxurious castle
accommodation. Why not escape the winter blues by
planning an luxurious getaway today.

The history and traditions of Waterford Castle
are honored in the décor of our 18 elegant bedrooms; each one offering
gracious style, unique décor and antique furniture. Each room combines ornate
and gracious style with modern comforts, ensuring you have a truly unique and
relaxing stay. All our magnificent suites contain their own private sitting room
and our deluxe bedrooms are en-suite twins or double/kings. The original cast
iron windows, set in granite stone, overlook the splendour of the Island’s
beautiful and captivating landscape. The spacious, bespoke bathrooms
feature hand painted ceramics and a Claw Footed Bath for the ultimate
relaxation.

Spacious & light with spectacular river
or garden views, our deluxe rooms are lavishly decoratated and offer
all the comforts expected of a luxury Castle Hotel. Additionally, each of
our five suits offer spectacular views of the grounds, individually
designed they are bright and warm, providing guests with a living room, grand
bedrooms & bespoke bathrooms.

All our magnificent and bespoke
bedrooms feature the following facilities and services:

So, why not avail of our latest Autumn and Winter Midweek offers and discover the Castle’s ornate
yet comfortable opulence for yourself. Enjoy luxurious castle accommodation and
a sumptuous breakfast from just €59
per person sharing, per night. (Sunday- Thursday only.) So, to book your Island
retreat, please contact our reservation team on 051-878 203. Alternatively you
can visit www.waterfordcastle.com
to avail of this and all our latest
offers. Luxury accommodation, award winning dining
and wealth of activities are only a
ferry-ride away.

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Waterford at the Movies

For this week’s addition of Waterford Castle’s blog we will take a look at the upcoming Waterford Film Festival ; which takes place between the 8th-10th November in Greyfriars Art Gallery. To coincide with the upcoming Waterford Film Festival, we are going to take a look at what is arguably the most significant film to be produced in Waterford; ‘Barry Lyndon.’ Many of the films exterior scenes were shot in locations throughout Waterford, including Waterford Castle. As such, through the microcosm of film, this blog should serve as an snap-shot of Waterford's cultural vibrancy.

Now in its 7th year, the Waterford Film Festival provides a platform for
film-makers and writers to showcase a wide range of short films from
documentaries, animation, short films, experimental and student work. The
Greyfriars Art Gallery will be transformed into a cinema for the
duration of the festival. The festival centres on and aims to
promote independent short films and screenplays. The festival features and
exciting programme including a variety of competitions, covering a wide
spectrum of areas of writing and cinema. For instance, The Waterford City
Council Award for Best Short Film celebrates short fiction and documentary
films. Additionally, the Screenplay competition, now in its 6th year,
attracts a variety of excellent submissions, primarily from budding, first-time
writers. Whilst the Best Screenplay Award will be open to all short film
screenplays which have not been filmed/ produced. Due to the variety and quality
of the competitions, the festival continually attracts high quality film
submissions from filmmakers around the world, thus providing a diverse range of
cinema for audiences to enjoy.

‘Barry
Lyndon’, directed by Stanley Kubrick and staring Ryan O Neil and Marisa
Berenson, was released in 1975. The film is
an adaptation of The Luck Of Barry Lyndon, a novel set in the 18
century, written by William Makepeace Thackeray. The story centers on
a young farm-boy, Redmond Barry, a loveable rouge who is determined to become a
wealthy nobleman and will use any means possible to realise his dream. Falling
on hard times after being robbed, Redmond is forced to join the British Army;
fighting in the ‘Seven Years War.’ He latter deserts the British Army to become
a spy in the Pursian army, subsecently becoming a conman. He continually lies,
dupes and charms his way up the social ladder and enters a loveless marriage to
a Countess; Lady Lydon, to further advance his cause. However, his deceptive
nature and promiscuous lifestyle catches up with him and he slowly descends
into ruin.

Whilst
the film features a number of cinematographic innovations, the magnificent
settings and classical music allow it to evoke and remain true to its 18th century
setting. For instance,
a number of locations throughout Waterford, including Waterford Castle’s
Island, Little Island, provided the naturally picturesque yet rugged landscape
for many of the film’s exterior shots. Furthermore, many of film’s interior scenes where
set in a number of as Powerscourt House, Co.Wicklow, Dublin Castle, Cahir
Castle and Huntington Castle in County Carlow. In
terms of musicality, the film’s score features a number of motifs from works by
famous composers such as Bach, Mozart, Schubert, and Vivaldi.

Additionally,
the film’s unique stylistic feature was that most of this film’s interior
footage were filmed solely by candle light, which proved to be a cinematic
innovation and further emphasized the authenticity, beauty and
significance of the scenes. While the film had limited box office success, it
won many awards including won four Oscars in production categories and it is
often regarded as Kubrick finest work. Furthermore, it has been regarded
as one of the greatest films ever made. Amongst Kubrick’s highly acclaimed
directorial portfolio include ‘2001: Space Odecey’, ‘Sparticus’, ‘the Clockwork
Orange' and 'Eyes Wide Shut.'

To conclude, we have seen a snapshot of Waterford's cinematic exploits.Waterford’s history, cultural vibrancy, architecture and
un-spoilt natural landscape are just some factors which contribute to Waterford’s potential as an idyllic film destination. Furthermore, the region has a wealth of talented writers, directors and actors, which is clearly demonstrated each year through the Waterford Film Festival. For more information in relation to the Waterford Film Festival please visit http://www.waterfordfilmfestival.com/
. For more information in relation to Waterford Castle Hotel, please visit www.waterfordcastle.com

Monday, October 7, 2013

For this week’s
edition of Waterford Castle’s blog we are going to look at our meeting and
conferencing facilities. Waterford Castle Hotel and Golf Resort pride ourselves
on offering a unique corporate experience.

Located
on it’s own 310 acre private Island and set in a 16th Century
Castle, this Island Haven offers an intimate escape; allowing each delegate to
enjoy a stress free experience. Whilst this island based resort provides a
private relaxing escape and intimate seclusion, it is centrally located, ideal
for all transport arrangements. Waterford castle is easily accessible from all
routes and is located 10 minute drive from Waterford Airport, one minute from
the Waterford City Bypass Road. Additionally, the resort is located a 5 minute
drive from Waterford City Centre. Furthermore, our free private car park
is available for all delegates attending conferences, meetings & other
events at the resort.

Waterford Castle Hotel's meeting & events facilities are ideally suited for all meeting and
conferencing requirements. A dedicated Meeting Services Manager is provided to
each conference provided to coordinate every detail of your event. We have a
multi-departmental events team which work is fundamental in guaranteeing the
successful hosting of all events. Our range of meeting rooms allows our
corporate clients the flexibility to choose the ideal space to suit all their meeting
requirements. There are a number of adaptable rooms which can be structured to
entirely meet the needs and goals of each meeting we host. All Conference & Meeting Rooms at
Waterford Castle Hotel are equipped with state of the art equipment
including:

Over the last year we have heavily invested
in improving our conferencing capacity and facilities at our Golf Club-House. The President’s Lounge serves as
the perfect arena for larger conferences, meetings and private functions. The
Lounge holds up to 150 people theatre style but the seating plans can be
altered to suit the needs of all functions. Additionally, the lounge is an ideal
location to host lunch and dinner during conferences. Furthermore, the
clubhouse serves as an ideal location for team building events or client
entertainment. Additionally, the Lounge has a stage, perfect for delivering
presentations and amplification systems can be provided at request.

Here at Waterford Castle, we understand the importance of team building
and corporate retreats play towards building staff morale. Our 310 acre Island
provides the perfect setting for any outdoor team-building day and we can
organised specialized 3rd party experts to oversee all activities. Our
team building activities are stimulating problem-solving tasks designed to help
group members and teams develop their capacity to work effectively together.
Team building activities are often used in meetings, presentations, workshops,
training seminars, education programs and corporate training. We also specialize in hosting unique corporate parties and retreats.

Furthermore, atWaterford Castle Hotel and Golf Resort we believe that the
needs of delegates extend beyond attending a meeting or conference. Our unique
location, luxury accommodation, award winning food and superior customer
service prove to be important factors in why companies choose to host
conferences and meetings with us. For delegates who wish to stay with us, we offer
competitive corporate rates and our corporate bedrooms are designed with the
requirements, the comfort and convenience of the corporate traveler in mind. Furthermore,
to ensure that all delegates have a luxurious, memorable and relaxing stay with
us, we offer the following benefits to all corporate clientele:

To conclude, if you wish to host a
small meeting, large conference, hosting a team building day or wish to
entertain clients, Waterford Castle is the ideal location to fulfil all your
corporate needs. Pricing can be put arranged on an A La Carte Basis or
as a Day Delegate Package. Furthermore, lunch and additional dining
options are available on request. For
more information or if you wish to book your meeting conference or corporate
event, please contact our sales team on 051- 878 20, email info@waterfordcastle.com ,
or visit http://www.waterfordcastle.com/meetings-and-events.html